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Former ENUFF Z'NUFF Guitarist Reportedly Died Of A Drug Overdose
Former ENUFF Z'NUFF guitarist Derek Frigo is believed to have died of a drug overdose, according to unconfirmed reports. Frigo, who has been battling drug addiction for over a decade, passed away Friday (May 28) at the age of 36. A friend of Derek's longtime girlfriend posted the following message r...May 31, 2004
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VADER: Awaiting The Birth Of 'The Beast'
Polish death metallers VADER have posted the following update on their official web site: "[For the past] two weeks [the] guys have been working at Radio Gdansk Studio, recording their new album 'The Beast'. So far the process is going very smooth, Daray has just finished recording of drums, the mos...May 24, 2004
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Fights Premature Birth
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has been named the Grand Marshall and Chairperson of the March of Dimes ride, which is scheduled to take place Sunday, May 23 in Westbury, New York. Over 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts will join Dee Snider to help the March of Dimes raise money to pursue its mission...May 19, 2004
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DUNGEON Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement
Brendon "Dakk" McDonald, bassist for the Australian melodic power metal band DUNGEON, has quit the band due to "personal reasons." Dakk's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "The decision [to leave DUNGEON] has not been an easy one — yet at the same time I feel that due to many factor...May 14, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Singer Comments On Toronto Cancellation
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION frontman London LeGrand has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of the band's official web site: "People, there was talk earlier that day we would not be entering Canada because of their government not being understanding enough to realize human beings are only...May 11, 2004
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VH1 Counts Down '100 Most Metal Moments' In Five-Night Special
MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless, POISON's Bret Michaels, former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX, L.A. GUNS, KISS, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil, Ronnie James Dio and FASTER PUSSYCAT are among the artists featured in "100 Most Metal Moments", a VH1 special focusing on the "entertai...May 11, 2004
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KEROZENE: The Birth Of A New Swedish Metal Monster
KEROZENE, the new Swedish band featuring guitarist Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Patrik J. Sten (PASSENGER, ex-TRANSPORT LEAGUE),bassist Robert Hakemo (ex-GARDENIAN, GOOSEFLESH) and newcomer vocalist Mikael Skager, have completed work on their debut album at Studio Fr...May 11, 2004
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KATAKLYSM Cancel European Tour
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have been forced to cancel their European tour with CROWBAR and their appearance at the With Full Force open air festival in Germany. According to an official press release from the group, the reason for the cancellation is the fact that "[vocalist] Maurizio [Iacon...April 30, 2004
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SKINLAB Part Ways With Drummer And Guitarist, Seek Replacements
SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel has issued the following update on the band's activities: "Hey there everyone. Sorry it's been awhile since the last official update. Even though we've been laying low since the completion of the Jagermusic tour with SLAYER, HATEBREED and our labelmates ARCH E...April 19, 2004
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Bassist DEREK BOYER Quits DECREPIT BIRTH, Joins SUFFOCATION
Bassist Derek Boyer has left Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH to join SUFFOCATION as their new full-time bassist. "We wish [Derek] the best of luck while playing in one of the best extreme bands of all time," DECREPIT BIRTH write on their web site. "Derek remains a close f...April 14, 2004
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Reporter: GENE SIMMONS Doesn't Have A Sense Of Humor About Himself
Chris Rose of Louisiana's The Times-Picayune writes in the following in this weekend's installment of "Living News": "I've always looked at [exercise guru Richard] Simmons as a healer. My first encounter with him came at a big celebrity confab in New Orleans a few years ago when I saw him standing i...April 11, 2004
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Report: Modesto-based KISS Cover Band Featured In Tribute-Band SHOWTIME Documentary
Marijke Rowland of the Modesto Bee is reporting that the Modesto-based KISS tribute band LARGER THAN LIFE is featured in a new film exploring the subculture of cover bands that dress, act and play like their rock idols. "Tribute A Rockumentary" premieres at 9 p.m. Monday (April 5) on Showtime. "A lo...April 5, 2004
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Re-Sign With CENTURY MEDIA, Begin Work On New Material
The maniacal Canadian quintet STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have officially re-signed with Century Media Records worldwide and are already hard at work on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed "SYL" album. The group also just completed their first DVD, which is set for a late summer release. The DVD fea...March 30, 2004
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SLAVES ON DOPE Go 'On Hiatus', Bandmembers Launch New Project
SLAVES ON DOPE have effectively disbanded following the rumored departure of vocalist Jason Rockman. The group's official statement on the matter is as follows: "Due to personal life changes, SLAVES ON DOPE have decided to place their career on hiatus for the foreseeable future. We'd like to thank o...March 24, 2004
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Former NOTHINGFACE Members Launch New Projects
Former NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell and drummer Tommy Sickles have announced the formation of COLDWHITECHRIST with bassist Jerry Montano (DEADLIGHTS, DANZIG). Tom Maxwell explains, "After Ozzfest, Tommy and I decided to start a project with our longtime friends Jerry and Chad Gray (MUDVAYNE). W...February 14, 2004
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